The Dowager Countess of Harewood, Patricia Lascelles has died at the age of 91.

Her step-son David Lascelles, the Earl of Harewood, announced that she 'died peacefully after a long illness' on Friday, May 4.

The talented violinist and former fashion model was the widow of George Lascelles, the seventh Earl of Harewood.

She was also appointed honorary president of Leeds United Football Club after the death of her husband, who held the position for 50 years.

In a statement her step son said: "I am very sad to announce the death of my step-mother Patricia, who died peacefully after a long illness on May 4.

"She was at her home, Harewood House, where she had lived during her long marriage to my father and where, since his death in 2011, she has continued to live, in a house that they both loved.

"My thoughts are especially with her sons Michael Shmith and Mark Lascelles, with her brother Barry Tuckwell and with her wider family both here in the UK and in Australia, where she was born and lived the first part of her life.

"Her funeral will be held here at Harewood and full details will be announced in due course."

Leeds United said they were "saddened to hear reports" of the countess' death and "the thoughts of everyone at the club are with the Harewood family at this difficult time."

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